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=Introduction: Lesson 1=

=Student Outcomes:= Students will analyze a story. Students will be able to analyze two texts addressing similar topics. Students will use context clues to help determine the meaning of unknown words.

1. According to page 24, which detail best supports why Louis says he is Mrs. Jewls?2. What does the word “specialty” mean in paragraph 6 on page 27 ? 3. Why does the author include the last two paragraphs on page 27 ? 4. Reread pages 29 and 29. How does the spelling bee contribute to the conflict in the story? Explain how the author uses humor to make a point at the end of the story. ||< =Questions:= 1. At a quick glance, how can you tell "Questioning Gravity" is a play? 2. What is the significance of the name "Dr. Gene E. Us"? ||
 * < =Title 1: “A Package for Mrs. Jewls”= ||< =Title 2:“Questioning Gravity”= ||
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= Summative Question: = Compare Mrs. Jewls and Dr. Gene E. Us’s teaching methods. Provide two examples from “A Package for Mrs. Jewls” and “Questioning Gravity.”

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